The Nigeria Police Force has said it has intensified security operations in Anambra State with the deployment of helicopters, drones, and tactical teams ahead of the November 8 governorship election.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, announced the development in a statement in Awka, noting that the move was part of ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and hitch-free poll.
Ikenga said the tactical teams were dispatched from the Force Headquarters, Abuja, following approval from the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Kayode Egbetokun.
The deployment, he explained, aligns with the Force’s strategic operational plan to strengthen local formations with additional manpower and advanced technical support.
“As part of ongoing efforts to guarantee safety and ensure a hitch-free governorship election in Anambra, the Police Command in the state has received the Force Headquarters Advance Tactical Teams deployed to strengthen the security architecture across the state,” Ikenga said.
Receiving the teams in Awka, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, expressed appreciation to the IGP for his continued support and commitment to ensuring peace and security in the state.
Orutugu stated that the aerial surveillance would complement land patrols by tactical units, intelligence operatives, and special squads strategically deployed across the 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
He explained that the use of helicopters and drones would facilitate real-time monitoring of key areas, border communities, and potential flashpoints, enabling swift response to any security threats.
“The combined efforts of the command and tactical operatives will enhance visibility policing, intelligence-driven operations, and rapid response to emerging threats,” Orutugu said.
The police commissioner reaffirmed the command’s readiness to work closely with sister security agencies and other stakeholders to maintain peace and order before, during, and after the election.
He also urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative by promptly reporting suspicious movements or persons to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency lines.
Orutugu assured the public of the command’s firm commitment to providing a secure environment where law-abiding citizens can freely exercise their rights without fear or intimidation.
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